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Toddler Teeth
I'd also like to know if there is a better or easier way for me to brush his teeth, especially the molars, to make sure we really get them clean. ...
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- I understand your little one wants his independence (I have a 2 yo with the same thing)but it really is advisable to follow up with brushing his teeth until he is 8 yo...
- I heard a dentist speak the other day & was interested to hear him say that most kids aren't able to effectively brush their teeth on their own until age 7-8, & even t...
- hello--I've been a dental hygienist for 29 years--and the best way I've found to look at their teeth, is to have them either lay their head in your lap while you sit o...
Brushing Teeth?
At this age you're cleaning his teeth and getting him used to something in his mouth for brushing. My pedi dentist gave me something that looks like a ...
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- THink of what you do now as paving the way for what you want him to do later. If you use your finger thing, or a cloth or an actual tooth brush twice a day, he'll gro...
- I agree with the responses so far. Brush them every day. DH and I started brushing our daughter's gums with one of those finger brushes before she had teeth. On...
- Mother of 5 here...I always waited until at least 5 teeth were in top and bottom. Sensitive gums can be offended greatly by a toothbrush-no matter how soft. If this ca...
2 Year Old Refuses to Let Us Brush His Teeth
Read all 9 responses: "My 2 year old son has fought us over toothbrushing since he has had teeth. He is very strong willed and still fights us for diaper ...
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- i would try giving him his own toothpaste & maybe a themed electric toothbrush. My son got one for Christmas & he loves it, he is 4 though. You might also give him 2 o...
- Dear J., First, don't let him win. Maybe he doesn't like the toothpaste. I know that a natural paste without the fluoride is better for our children and there are so...
- I wonder if you could help him "choose" it himself. If he's two now, he can start to understand some. Why not show him a picture of someone with really yucky (like H...
Brushing Baby's First Teeth
Dr.Ray makes a wipe with this product it is great for cleaning baby's teeth when you are out and about. check out the website http://www.drrays.com/ Take ...
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- Hi C., I am a Dental Hygienist and am so happy to here all the responses of the mothers like you who are proactive. There is an ingredient that fights cavities calle...
- Dear C., Anything that you do with your child today, as a routine, becomes the good habit of tomorrow. If you just look at all of the little things in this way, i...
- Do not forget about flossing. You should begin flossing a child's teeth as soon as they have 2 next to each other.
Brushing Teeth
I have tried the one that goes on the fingertip as well and almost lost my finger in the process! What do you mama's do to keep your little ones teeth clean ...
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- My son is 15 months and teeth brushing is an ORDEAL. In the morning, I am only able to get a couple good swipes before he pries his mouth shut. Night time is easier as...
- At one you should definitely be brushing her teeth. We went through a rough time getting Ryan to cooperate with doing stuff, what I've found that works is by sayi...
- I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Since my youngest was about 1 yr I was brushing his teeth 2-3 times a day without a hassle and still at age 2 he lets me. I say lets...
Advice About When to Brush Teeth/go to the Dentist
Read all 15 responses: "What is the right age to go to the dentist? My 19 month old has almost a mouthful of teeth already. I'm also not sure about brushing ...
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- Hi R., EVeryuone has given you great advice aon when to start things. As has been said- the pedi work for recommends 3 y/o for routine dental checks (sooner if there ...
- My ped doc said start at 2. I took my son at 2 because I believe in starting early. Don't use flouride yet. Look in the toothpaste section, and there will be some k...
- We started using an infant brush and the Oragel toothpaste that's safe to swallow at around 18 months. Our pediatrician reccemended waiting until 3 for the first visit...
16 Month Old SCREAMS When I Brush Her Teeth
Aug 24, 2009 ... Read all 22 responses: "I'm trying to be a good mama and brush my little ones teeth, but it is just an awful experience every night.
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- I battled this with my son, now 3 1/2m and he finally in the lsat 3-4 months asks to brush and enjoys it. I can just tell you pick a quick routine and stick to it, do ...
- She is probably teething and anything that touches her swollen gums hurts terribly. I would try to find the softest brush you can and stay only on her teeth.
- My children have both done the same thing. I started them early to get them used to brushing but once they hit that age we had serious struggles. At one point I actu...
His Milk Teeth Have Cavities!
Make sure he has clean teeth when he is going to bed. Be sure he has enough calcium in his diet, food is the best way to get it. Talk to your dentist about ...
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- My sister had similar problems with her son. The denist told her he had inherited something in the soliva that damages the teeth. You might ask the denist if you can p...
- You titled this "his milk teeth" but in the body you didn't say anything about milk. Do you think that the milk is causing it? One thing my dr told me a long long lo...
- #1, find a pediatric dentist. Of course I live in KY and I take my little boy to Pediatric Dentistry of Lexington and they are super super good with him and kids in g...
Brushing 18 Month Old Daughters Teeth Is a Fight!
Baby will enjoy biting down on this soft, patented toothbrush-and when she does, it will gently surround her teeth, cleaning all surfaces. ...
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- My son was the same way and still is sometimes. I found that if he stands on the stool in front of the sink like as if he was a big boy he behaves much better. He lo...
- the only thing i can say is maybe dont force it on her. most kids like brushing there teeth, but if it hurts her then stop. at 18 months she doesnt have to brush them ...
- Hi A., My daughter is now 23 months old and brushing has ALWAYS been a battle for us too. She's a bit of a control freak and wants to do everything herself so we tri...
Cleaning Teeth of a 16 Month Old
Read all 12 responses: "When my son was younger, I was able to wipe his teeth clean with a cloth during this bathtime. Then I tried the toothbrush and he ...
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- Use a spin brush of some sort. Even if it's in their mouth, it's still brushing their teeth. Plus, you can zip around his mouth faster.
- Hi L. - we just had my son's 15 month check-up & the dr. said that right now toothbrushing is really just for practice. So, if there's actual brushing going on that's ...
- All 3 of mine went through that stage. Dental hygeine is non-negotiable in this house. I tried the distractions, the humor, the cool brushes and paste, but in the end ...
